News Release

Thursday, August 2, 2007

Sobriety Checkpoint

What:
LAPD conducts Sobriety Checkpoint

When:Sunday, August 12, 2007
1:00 p.m. to 11: 00 p.m.

Where:
On Glenoaks Boulevard between Paxton Street and Vaughn Avenue

Who:
Valley Traffic Division

Why:
The Purpose of the sobriety checkpoint is to reduce the number of traffic collisions related to intoxicated drivers and hit and run collisions. The alcohol and drug impaired driver is a danger to everyone. This advisory is to initiate media attention and enhance public awareness on the dangers of impaired driving.

Motorists approaching a checkpoint will see information advising them that a checkpoint is ahead. Once diverted into a lane, each motorist will be detained a few moments while an officer explains the purpose of the checkpoint.